GeoPro Talks: Developing Realistic Dewatering Designs using the Hydraulic Profiling Tool (HPT)
Properly estimating the site specific parameters such as subsurface hydraulic conductivity can be limited on many development Sites. This presentation addresses the challenges and innovations in developing realistic dewatering designs for construction projects, with a focus on enhancing subsurface characterization. It highlights the importance of accurate groundwater assessments in optimizing project outcomes, reducing costs, and […]
GeoPro Talks: Let’s talk about Contaminated Soil Sampling
Let’s go back to 2018 and take a deep dive into soil sampling at contaminated sites. “Let’s talk about Contaminated Soil Sampling” covers key aspects that should be considered before going in the field. There is more to it than just grabbing samples if you want reliable and representative data. The TALK covers investigation scope, strategy, design […]
GeoPro Talks: Demystifying the Journey Towards Professionalism – Emerging Professionals Panel Discussion
Are you ready to take the next step in your environmental career? Join GeoEnviroPro on November 5 for an inspiring panel discussion that brings together voices from across generations of environmental professionals, from those just starting out to seasoned mentors who have seen it all. This event is all about demystifying the journey toward professional […]
GeoPro Talks: What Does Environmental Litigation Get A Successful Plaintiff? Environmental Remedies Update
What does a successful Plaintiff get in environmental litigation regarding a contaminated site? 1. Money? 2. Remediation on its site? 3. Remediation on a source site? 4. Barriers? 5. Other? This presentation walks through recent case law across the country to provide an update about remedies available to an aggrieved party in contaminated sites litigation.
GeoPro Talks: Consulting Contract Risk Management
Join us for this must-see session on the Consulting/Client Agreement. We’ll focus on key contract clauses commonly found in consulting agreements. How important are they? Can they affect your insurance? What are some common misconceptions? If you care about your business, please tune in to hear more on this important hot topic!
GeoPro Talks: From Sheen to Closure: Practical LNAPL Management Strategies for Western Canada
Property owners and developers in British Columbia and Alberta face unique challenges when seeking regulatory closure on sites impacted by petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) and light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPL). While risk assessments (RAs) can reduce costs and accelerate redevelopment, both provinces impose additional hurdles when LNAPL is present. In BC, even minor occurrences of LNAPL […]
GeoPro Talks: Enhanced Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon-Impacted Soil and Groundwater at a Northern Petroleum Storage Facility
Delta Remediation has been leading a major environmental remediation initiative at the Churchill Marine tank farm in Churchill, Manitoba, since 2022. The project targets long-standing soil and groundwater contamination caused by more than 80 years of fuel storage and distribution activities at this critical northern facility. Approximately 36,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil and an […]
GeoPro Talks: Applications of Soil and Water Management Research to Environmental Remediation in Canada
This presentation highlights practical applications of soil and water management research in supporting environmental remediation across Canada. Key strategies include the use of organic amendments for soil restoration, phytoremediation for heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons, biological treatment of diesel contamination, vegetated buffers for pesticide control, and best management practices to reduce nutrient loss. All findings […]
GeoPro Talks: Best Practices for Investigating PFOS-Alternative AFF
This presentation explores the development of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), focusing on the rise of next-generation C6 foams introduced in the 2000s. Promoted as environmentally friendlier alternatives to PFOS-based AFFFs, these formulations primarily feature 6:2 fluorotelomer betaine (6:2 FTAB)—a PFAS compound that remains unregulated and lacks an approved analytical […]
GeoEnviroPro Emerging Professionals Training and Networking: Environmental Mini-Series (EMS) 2025/2026
We at GeoEnviroPro want you to know that our virtual Environmental Mini-Series (“EMS”) is well underway, and it’s going gangbusters! What a great learning and networking opportunity! Recordings of Hydrogeology Part 1 (3 sessions) are now available. Part 2 is coming this fall (October 1, October 14 and 28)! Each session is 1 hour long […]